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Month: August 2017

My heart broke a little bit, for the first but not last time 

August 31, 2017August 31, 2017Leave a comment

Not long after Violets silent reflux settled a bit and she could spend hours at a time without writhing and arching her back in pain. The differences in Violet and Henrys development became obvious and smacked us full on in the face.  We guessed it was due to her incredibly hard start but there was … Continue reading My heart broke a little bit, for the first but not last time 

Lightweights

August 30, 2017August 31, 2017Leave a comment

Both Violet and Henry struggled to gain weight for weeks after birth. Henry started to race ahead from 4-6 weeks of age. Whereas Violet was still struggling to suckle.  This changed dramatically between 6 - 8 weeks when Violet started to sort of suckle and took bigger feeds. She was catching Henry up weight wise. … Continue reading Lightweights

Family is everything 

August 28, 2017August 26, 2017Leave a comment

My family - my parents, brother and sister and law. They are beyond amazing. During our hospital stay they came as much as they could, brought us food, drinks, held Violet and Henry. Tried to feed Violet, brought us tiny baby clothes and micro nappies. Everything I had packed in my hospital bag was too … Continue reading Family is everything 

The struggle is real

August 27, 2017September 4, 2017Leave a comment

Our beautiful Violet has not had it easy and as a result neither have we as a family.  I had a previous blog but it became so negative and such sad reading that I deleted the whole thing. I'm glad I did.  Now my aim is to look back at those hard times and reflect … Continue reading The struggle is real

Down to earth with a bump 

August 26, 2017August 26, 2017Leave a comment

After a stint in recovery under a heated inflatable blanket, we were whisked up to our window bed on the maternity ward. By then most of the other beds were occupied by new Mamas and their babies.  All I remember of the first few hours is feeling incredibly sick, throwing up numerous times and desperately … Continue reading Down to earth with a bump 

Our adventure begins

August 25, 2017August 25, 2017Leave a comment

We had a planned csection due to Violet being breech and Henry being transverse (lying across my belly). We got our date for it 6 days before at my "36 week" scan and consultant appointment. I can remember thinking "oh my goodness that's  next week!"  The morning of the big day we both woke early … Continue reading Our adventure begins

Making babies

August 20, 2017August 20, 2017Leave a comment

1 in 8 women will suffer from Infertility. It is still a taboo subject but it shouldn't be.  You will have heard of IVF and how there are massive cuts in the NHS which is destroying the hopes and dreams of heartbroken couples whose only choice is IVF to start a family.  I have heard … Continue reading Making babies

When it was all just a dream 

August 19, 2017August 19, 2017Leave a comment

▪️16th August 2014▪️ The day you were placed inside Mummy with a little help from science. How that time has flown by. I remember that day like it was yesterday. The excitement and anxiety. The hope and the real fear. Fighting to have you both in my womb rather than one of you, like the … Continue reading When it was all just a dream 

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